A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bloomington that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Bloomington IN
40 repair companies serve Bloomington from within 60 miles. 8 list an address in Bloomington, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (12), Indianapolis (7), and Martinsville (2). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. 15 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Mc Garry Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Bloomington. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 35 businesses. Bloomington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bloomington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 20 |
At the top of the Bloomington list: McCollum Appliance Repair (33.2 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Mike's Custom Service (5.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High Def Appliance (33.5 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.6 stars from 82 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Bloomington
Most washer calls in Bloomington come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Bloomington
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Bloomington, IN
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.